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Bereavement support for children, young people and their families

Supporting bereaved children, young people and their families – before or after a death of someone close

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Supporting bereaved children before and after a bereavement.

Holding On Letting Go, is a charity that supports bereaved children and young people across Kent and South East London. We help them to hold onto precious memories and let go of the sad ones before and after a bereavement.

Our services are free to the children and families that we support, and anyone can make a referral to us, or ask for our help;

Families themselves, their friends, or other professionals already involved, such as a teacher or GP.

Sometimes, a death is expected, through illness or injury, for example, and at other times, it is more sudden, after an accident, suicide or traumatic death.

We provide wide-ranging support, to children and young people aged up to 18.

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We support children struggling to cope:

Pre-bereavement

Supporting the child and their family before an expected death, helping them to prepare for the death, funeral, and facing the future.

Post-bereavement

Supporting the child and their family after a bereavement; as soon as it has happened, or many years later – we are here to help a child with bereavement at any stage, should they need our support.

Take a look through the pages below, to find the information that you need, make a referral, or just get in touch to ask a question.

Families, parents and carers

Pre and post-bereavement support, including face-to-face, 121, telephone support and postal resource packs, helping you to understand and support your child’s grief.

Children & Young People

Information for children to understand what we do, with plenty of stuff for them to read, print, or download.

Schools & Youth Groups

How we support community leaders if a child in their community / group is bereaved.

Community Outreach

How we work in the community to support bereaved children and their families.

Training

Take a look at our training – delivered by our specialist bereavement support team, tailored to your requirements.

Professionals

Supporting professionals with their questions and queries, about how to help children in the early stages of grief.

Latest Updates

Come and see us at Bluewater!

We’ll be at the community space in the Upper Rose Gallery during the October half term.

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We’re exhibiting at the Kent Construction Expo

We’re looking forward to meeting businesses, professionals and organisations across the construction sector.

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HOLG team standing with Dept Mayor of Medway in front of banner

Deputy Mayor of Medway joins us at Kent Invicta Chamber showcase event

We were delighted to have Medway Deputy Mayor Cllr Sharon Jackson’s support.

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How you can help

Fundraise with us >

Hold an event, join in one of ours, make a donation, collect money at work or home or take on a challenge!

Corporate support >

There are many ways businesses can help from donating, to sponsoring events, to holding their own events or even making us their charity of the year.

Volunteer with us >

We have so many opportunities for you to choose from – setting up events, admin, working with families, in our kitchens…a few hours or a lot.

Registered Charity No. 1191016

© Holding On Letting Go 2026

Wisdom Hospice, High Bank,
Rochester, Kent,
ME1 2NU

Email: info@holg.org.uk

Phone: 03445 611 511